Washington State University carries accreditation through the Commission on Colleges of the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges. The university awards degrees in a wide variety of courses through its distance education program. Some of the bachelor's degrees include business administration, criminal justice and humanities. Students take classes from anywhere in the world through online communication tools. You need to meet a number of technical requirements, including current Internet browsers, in order to participate. Many of the software requirements come in the form of free downloads, but you can use financial aid to fund your education. The university provides a demonstration course so you can preview the program and an extensive FAQ section to satisfy your curiosity.
Washington State University
Center for Distance and Professional Education
P.O. Box 645220
Pullman, WA 99164
800-222-4978
online.wsu.edu
Columbia Southern University now offers associate, bachelor's and master's degrees to distance students. Choose from such degrees as environmental management, fire science and organizational leadership. The university partners with other distance learning schools to offer you the best classes. You can enroll at any time and transfer up to 75 percent of your previous coursework or professional licenses through the school's generous transfer credit process. All you need to become a student in the undergraduate program is a high school diploma or GED. Graduate degree applicants must have an accredited bachelor's degree. The school has separate admission guidelines for home-schooled students and international applicants.
Columbia Southern University
P.O. Box 3110
Orange Beach, AL 36561
800-977-8449
columbiasouthern.edu
University of Houston's distance education department lets you complete undergraduate and graduate degrees through a combination of online learning and classes in buildings that aren't part of the university. The university has accreditation through the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Advisers will help you craft the perfect degree plan to fit your needs. The master's degrees include education and physical education. New students go through an online orientation to understand the distance learning tools and get information on classes before they start. The distance degrees are considered the same as degrees earned by students who attend classes in person. There's no difference between online or in-person classes stated on your transcript or diploma.
UH Distance Education
101 C. N. Hilton Hotel and College
Houston, TX, 77204
713-743-3327
distance.uh.edu